The University of New Brunswick Saint John welcomes applications for the position of Student Recruitment Officer with Student Recruitment. This is a full-time (36.25 hours per week) 3-year term position. The position is funded by the University Budget with a salary range of $41,981-$54,572.
Reporting to the Manager of Student Recruitment, the Student Recruitment Officer will work to meet prospective student inquiry, application, and enrolment targets for UNB by developing close working relationships with key stakeholders in their sales territory, including prospective high school students,? parents, high school guidance councellors/administrators/ teachers, alumni, transfer students and others. They will also work closely with other members of the student recruitment team and with the admissions offices and faculties on both the Fredericton and Saint John campuses.
Position summary:
- Help prospective student lead and application generation through various events.
- Attend post-secondary school fairs, planning and attending visits to high schools.
- Plan and conduct presentations on UNB to high school students and other key influencers.
- Helping to plan innovative recruitment events such as Admissions on the Spot, scholarship receptions, campus tours, etc.
- Build relationships with potential undergraduate students through school visits, individual meetings, calls, emails, presentations.
- Primary responsibility will be to events/activities within their territory; however, assistance will be given to other Recruitment Officers/other territories as needed under the direction of the Student Recruitment Manager
- Take a lead role in development and implementation of UNB recruitment strategy for their specific target market. This will include the development of application and prospective student inquiry targets in their specific target market.
- Develop excellent relationships with high school guidance councellors, administrators, teachers, parents, alumni, and other key influencers in their territory.
- Research other universities and maintain an understanding of competition in the marketplace.
- Assist with other events/activities as directed by the Student Recruitment Manager.
Requirements/Skills:
- University degree, preference will be given to recent UNB degree holders.
- Previous sales or relationship building experience.
- Self-motivated and dependable with exceptional people skills, excellent communication skills (speaking and writing), dynamic presentation skills and be committed to providing high levels of customer service.
- Creativity and marketing sense.
- Ability to meet sales targets.
- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to act on decisions quickly and meet tight and time-sensitive deadlines.
- Ability to plan and work independently and as part of a team.
- Good existing knowledge of UNB and its program offerings is considered an asset.
- Possess self-confidence, positive outlook, and a high level of integrity.
- Ability to travel.
Closing date for applications is June 12, 2020 4:00PM. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
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